Legal executives Flashcards

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1
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There are around ____ legal executives

A

23k

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2
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Legal executives
1- ___ in an area of law
2- ___ legal advice to clients

A

Specialise

Offer

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3
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Two examples of areas of law one might specialise in are:

  1. C____
  2. P___
A

Conveyancing

Probate

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4
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In what year were paralegals were granted rights of audience, in relation to family proceedings?

A

1997

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Do paralegals have FULL rights of audience in the county court?

A

Yes

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Do paralegals have FULL rights of audience in the Magistrates’ court?

A

No

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7
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The professional body of legal executives can be abbreviated to ______

A

cILEX

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8
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The full name of the professional body of legal executives is the ____________

A

Institute of legal executives

Shocking that

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9
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The professional diploma in law takes how long if full time and how long if part time?

A

1 year for full time

2 years for part time

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10
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To be qualified, legal executives must work in a firm or legal organisation for 5 years. True or false?

A

True

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When qualified, a legal executive becomes a ____

A

Fellow pf the chartered institute of legal executives.

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12
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Whom do paralegals mainly work with?

A

Solicitors

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